Hamilton is already a pretty small city in regards to other bigger SHL cities like Toronto or Manhattan, so it's hard to pick a city small enough to work as an affiliate, but the GTA boasts a big population with a lot of surrounding cities that do become promising. The leading choice, in my opinion, would be Mississauga, just a short 30 or so minute drive away from the Steelhawks arena. Having a city this close would make call ups a real easy thing to manage, but also promotes team events and a sense of unity between the Steelhawks and their affiliate. Not only that, but Hamilton boasts a full cast of people with GM experience such as Gooney, Pris, Zach, Dmills, Tig, Adam, Teddy and JP who could run the affiliate really well. Now onto branding, and I think Mississauga has a strong set of options to use. In keeping a close theme to aviation like Hamilton has, a connection to the GTA, and a consistent colour scheme, Mississauga's brand would be the Mississauga Blue Jays, sporting bright Neon blue jerseys with muted white and grey accents, like the Hamilton affiliate. All in all, this would be the best way to have an associated development franchise for Hamilton.